Effect of albumin on amylase assay using blue starch polymer. 1981

H Akedo, and K Yoshioka, and M Ehara, and T Kitamura

The nature of the stimulation by albumin of amylase activity determined by use of blue starch polymer was studied. The binding of albumin to the starch polymer was responsible for the stimulation of amylase activity, since the stimulation was observed with the albumin-bound blue starch polymer as substrate irrespective of the presence or absence of free albumin in the reaction mixture. When the albumin-bound blue starch polymer was hydrolysed by amylase, the blue oligosaccharide fragments were released with the albumin attached. These oligosaccharide fragments were about 1.3 times larger in average molecular size than the fragments released in the absence of albumin, suggesting that the apparent stimulation of amylase by albumin, (about 1.3 times) is due to the liberation of the larger oligosaccharide fragments.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008970 Molecular Weight The sum of the weight of all the atoms in a molecule. Molecular Weights,Weight, Molecular,Weights, Molecular
D009844 Oligosaccharides Carbohydrates consisting of between two (DISACCHARIDES) and ten MONOSACCHARIDES connected by either an alpha- or beta-glycosidic link. They are found throughout nature in both the free and bound form. Oligosaccharide
D011485 Protein Binding The process in which substances, either endogenous or exogenous, bind to proteins, peptides, enzymes, protein precursors, or allied compounds. Specific protein-binding measures are often used as assays in diagnostic assessments. Plasma Protein Binding Capacity,Binding, Protein
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000516 alpha-Amylases Enzymes that catalyze the endohydrolysis of 1,4-alpha-glycosidic linkages in STARCH; GLYCOGEN; and related POLYSACCHARIDES and OLIGOSACCHARIDES containing 3 or more 1,4-alpha-linked D-glucose units. Taka-Amylase A,alpha-Amylase,Alpha-Amylase Bayer,Maxilase,Mégamylase,alpha-1,4-D-Glucanglucanohydrolase,Alpha Amylase Bayer,AlphaAmylase Bayer,Taka Amylase A,TakaAmylase A,alpha 1,4 D Glucanglucanohydrolase,alpha Amylase,alpha Amylases
D000681 Amylases A group of amylolytic enzymes that cleave starch, glycogen, and related alpha-1,4-glucans. (Stedman, 25th ed) EC 3.2.1.-. Diastase,Amylase
D000873 Anthracenes A group of compounds with three aromatic rings joined in linear arrangement.
D012463 Saliva The clear, viscous fluid secreted by the SALIVARY GLANDS and mucous glands of the mouth. It contains MUCINS, water, organic salts, and ptylin. Salivas
D012709 Serum Albumin A major protein in the BLOOD. It is important in maintaining the colloidal osmotic pressure and transporting large organic molecules. Plasma Albumin,Albumin, Serum
D013213 Starch Any of a group of polysaccharides of the general formula (C6-H10-O5)n, composed of a long-chain polymer of glucose in the form of amylose and amylopectin. It is the chief storage form of energy reserve (carbohydrates) in plants. Amylomaize Starch,Amylum,Cornstarch,Keoflo,Starch, Amylomaize

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